00:00AFP, Armed Forces of the Philippines,
00:04is not considered an isolated incident.
00:07The arrest of a Chinese national who was suspected to be a spy
00:13connected to the recovered submersible drone
00:17in the Gargantan Islands,
00:19is being watched by Patrick Diasu in Centro ng Balita.
00:25The other government agencies are happy
00:28that the AFP is evaluating a deeper reason
00:31for the arrest of a Chinese national
00:34who was suspected to be a spy.
00:37The AFP does not consider it an isolated incident.
00:42It is part of a larger strategy
00:44that challenges our sovereignty and security.
00:49So therefore, sir, it is crucial for us
00:53to view these actions as interconnected elements
00:56that is part of a broader plan.
01:11And start connecting the dots.
01:13There seems now to be a deliberate and calculated move
01:18to map out the country by a foreign power.
01:21This is what your armed forces are watching.
01:24We are facing this and we are taking appropriate action.
01:51National Security Adviser Eduardo Año
01:55has urged lawmakers to prioritize the amendment to the Espionage Act
02:00and the Constitution on Countering Foreign Interference and Malign Influence.
02:05He will help to make a more effective approach
02:08to the new security threat
02:11and to make the punishment heavier on individuals
02:14who are involved in compromising national security.
02:17Patrick de Azuz for Pambansang TV in Bago, Philippines.
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